Gordy the southern elephant seal went viral in May 2025 after wandering more than 1 km inland into the residential area of Gordon’s Bay, which is where his name comes from. You might be wondering, where is Gordy now? Roughly halfway between South Africa and Antarctica lies Marion Island, an...
Marion Island, a remote volcanic island in the southern Indian Ocean, is home to a thriving population of southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina). Southern elephant seals are an integral part of the island’s ecosystem, and they serve as key indicators of the health of our oceans and planet....
Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) 2025 concluded on 28 November 2025, marking a decade since its inception and underscoring the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (DSTI) deepened commitment to positioning science, technology and innovation at the core of government, education,...
The 2025 MARiS Early Career Researcher (ECR) Conference, held on 12 September 2025 at the University of Cape Town (UCT), brought together early career researchers from UCT, Wits University, Stellenbosch University, and beyond for a day of presentations, discussions, and networking under the theme...
